UTAH JAZZ

Donovan Mitchell Laughingly Lauds Mets Protest

Aug 30, 2021, 12:15 PM | Updated: 12:17 pm

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell wearing a New York Mets hat (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)...

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell wearing a New York Mets hat (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell might be the only New York Mets fan who hasn’t abandoned the team amid their players’ new anti-booing protest.

The Mets have gone 8-19 in the month of August, falling from first place in the National League East to third, and now sitting seven games out of the wild card. During the free-fall, Mets fans have booed the team as another season has fallen by the wayside. ‘

On Sunday, Mets second basemen Javier Báez, who was acquired less than a month ago near the trade deadline admitted that the team’s recent trend of showing two thumbs down after any successful Mets play was directed at the fans in retaliation for their booing.

“When we don’t get success, we’re going to get booed,” Báez told the New York media. “So they’re going to get booed when we have success.”

Though backlash against the Mets players has been swift, including from the team’s owner, the Jazz’s Mitchell seemed to enjoy the absurdity of the situation.

“I’m here for it,” Mitchell tweeted in response to Báez’s new approach.

Mitchell is a die-hard Mets fan and many of his tweets are directed in support of the organization.

The All-Star guard has familiar ties to the team as his father, Donovan Sr., is the Mets director of player relations.

Perhaps more so than he was supporting the players’ response to the fans, Mitchell liked the results the weekend’s games.

The Mets won consecutive games for only the third time during August after beating the Washington Nationals 9-4 on Sunday.

There may be more winning on the way for Mitchell and the Mets as they begin a three-game series with the lowly Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

  • Utah Jazz Scoreboard

  • Utah Jazz Team Leaders

  • Utah Jazz Standings

Utah Jazz

Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers drives to the basket against Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mave...

Ben Anderson

NBA Playoffs Rooting Guide For Utah Jazz Fans

If you're a Utah Jazz fan wanting to watch the NBA playoffs, but don't know who to cheer for, this rooting guide is for you.

10 hours ago

Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz...

Ben Anderson

Jordan Clarkson Wants NBA Title, Second Sixth-Man Trophy

Now the elder statesman of the Utah Jazz, Jordan Clarkson has a few to-dos left in the NBA before calling it a career.

11 hours ago

Kenneth Lofton Jr. #34 of the Utah Jazz is guarded by Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warr...

Ben Anderson

Three Utah Jazz Players Earn G League Honors

Kenneth Lofton Jr., Jason Preston, and Darius Bazley all took home G League honors after signing with the Utah Jazz this season.

1 day ago

Lauri-Markkanen-Utah-Jazz-NBA...

Ben Anderson

Will Lauri Markkanen Sign Contract Extension With Jazz?

The Utah Jazz enter the 2024 offseason with their eyes set on signing Lauri Markkanen to a contract extension.

2 days ago

Utah Jazz Notes season outcomes Lauri Markkanen...

Chandler Holt

Jazz Notes Season Grades: Did Utah’s Season Go As Planned?

The Utah Jazz had a very interesting season. With a bottom-10 record, many fans were left wondering if this was the plan all along.

3 days ago

Keyonte-George-Utah-Jazz-NBA...

Ben Anderson

Utah Jazz Mailbag: Is Keyonte George’s Shooting A Concern?

Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag where every week our NBA insiders answer your questions on social media about your favorite team.

3 days ago

Sponsored Articles

ksl-sports-newsletter...

KSL Sports

KSL Sports Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the KSL Sports newsletter. Get the latest Utah sports news delivered to your inbox.

...

KSL Sports

Jazz Notes Newsletter: Sign Up Now

Sign up today for the Jazz Notes newsletter. Get insider analysis, game recaps and opportunities to win tickets!

Follow @kslsports...

The Road Home Mediathon 2023

The KSL Sports Zone and KSLSports.com are proud to support the all-day Mediathon 2023 at the Road Home, an annual tradition to raise money and other essential items for the Road Home, a Homeless Shelter.

3 kids wearing real salt lake jerseys smiling...

Real Salt Lake

6 Reasons You Need to Experience a RSL Matchday

RSL Games are a great way to spend time with your family with fun activities, good food, and traditions you can only experience at the field.

High angle view of the beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium...

KSL Digital Sales

How to Prepare for the 2023 Rose Bowl

Everything you need to know to plan your 2023 Rose Bowl trip in Pasadena, California. This year, the Utes will face Penn State.

Jordan-Clarkson-Utah-Jazz...

KSL Digital Sales

Notable Moments From The Utah Jazz Season… So Far

At the beginning of the season, the Utah Jazz were second to last. Now they rank in the top 10 teams in the Western Conference.

Donovan Mitchell Laughingly Lauds Mets Protest